Fertilizing your lawn in New Jersey is crucial for providing the nutrients it needs to stay healthy and green. However, you may wonder how long it'll take for it to absorb the treatment. Well, the answer depends on several factors. For example, the type of fertilizer influences how long it takes, as liquid treatments are absorbed quicker than granular ones. The weather on the day of application can also affect it, with warm, sunny days promoting faster absorption than cool, cloudy ones. While these are general guidelines, it's always best to talk to your lawn care provider, as they can give you a good idea of how long it'll take and how long you should stay off your turf.


The Type of Fertilizer Treatment Influences How Long It Takes for Your Lawn to Absorb It

One factor that influences how long it takes for your lawn to absorb a fertilizer treatment is the type. The two most common types of fertilizers are liquid and granular, and they have different application processes. Liquid fertilizers are sprayed across your turf and absorbed almost immediately, meaning they work quickly to provide nutrients. On the other hand, granular fertilizers consist of small granules spread across your lawn and need to be watered in to activate them, as they'll dissolve and seep into the soil. As a result, they take longer to absorb, providing lasting nourishment over an extended period.


The Weather on the Day of Fertilizer Application Can Influence How Long It Takes for Your Lawn to Absorb It

Low view of lush grass and a lawn sign in Wayne, NJ.

Another factor that can influence how long it takes for your lawn to absorb a fertilizer treatment is the weather on the day of application. After all, fertilizers are usually absorbed faster on warm, sunny days because it helps break them down, allowing them to penetrate the soil and deliver nutrients to the roots of your grass. Meanwhile, cool, cloudy days can slow down absorption with the lack of heat and sunlight.


Talk to your lawn care provider about how long it'll take for your lawn to absorb a fertilizer treatment.

While the type of fertilizer treatment and the weather on the day of application are general guidelines for how long it'll take for your lawn to absorb it, it's always best to talk to your lawn care provider. After all, they have the knowledge and expertise to give you a good idea of how long it'll take. Not only that, but they can also tell you how long you should stay off your turf afterward to ensure you don't disrupt the treatment as it absorbs. That way, you can get the most out of it and ensure your lawn reaps all the intended benefits.

You'll want to wait until the fertilizer treatment is completely dry before letting your pets back out on the lawn.

Call us to sign up for our lawn fertilization service and give your grass the nutrients it needs!

At Simply The Best Lawns, we offer a lawn fertilization service to give your grass the nutrients it needs to thrive! This service includes multiple applications throughout the growing season to provide consistent nourishment, which will be liquid or granular, depending on your lawn's needs. Fertilization is available as part of our three lawn care programs, so you'll also receive weed control and other essential treatments based on the one you choose! We've been fertilizing lawns since 1984, so you can trust that we'll do it right and yield the best results.

We offer our lawn fertilization service to residential and commercial properties, as well as HOAs, in Hunterdon County, NJ, and other nearby counties, like Morris, Passaic, Essex, Bergen, Somerset, Sussex, and Warren. Areas we serve include Wayne, Bridgewater, Flemington, and other surrounding cities. Call us at (973) 232-1776 to sign up for this service today!